Best High Schools in Franklin County, IL

Franklin County, IL has 9 high schools with 2,848 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Franklin County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Franklin County meet expectations.

1. Herrin High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

2. Sesser-valier High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students

3. Hamilton County Jr/sr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 512 Students

4. Benton Cons High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Cons Hsd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students

5. Zeigler-royalton High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students

6. Frankfort Comm High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students

7. Thompsonville High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Thompsonville Cusd 174 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students

8. Christopher High

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Christopher Usd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students

Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, IL

Franklin County, IL has 11 middle schools with 2,476 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Franklin County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Franklin County meet expectations.

1. Herrin Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students

2. Benton Grade Sch 5-8

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 458 Students

3. Sesser-valier Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students

4. Central Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students

5. Zeigler-royalton Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, IL

Franklin County, IL has 9 elementary schools with 3,014 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Franklin County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Franklin County meet expectations.

1. Akin Comm Cons Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Akin Ccsd 91 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 106 Students

2. Ewing-northern Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ewing Northern Ccsd 115 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students

3. East Side Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 419 Students

4. Sesser-valier Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

5. Benton Grade Sch K-4

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 617 Students

6. Christopher Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Christopher Usd 99 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 486 Students

7. Zeigler-royalton Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students

8. Thompsonville Grade School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Thompsonville Cusd 174 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students

9. Frankfort Intermediate School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 420 Students

10. North Side Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 483 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, IL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Franklin County, IL has a total population of 37,804 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Franklin County, IL

8,338

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

12.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, IL.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,129 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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Williamson County, IL

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  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Perry County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jackson County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hamilton County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jefferson County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Saline County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Johnson County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Washington County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Union County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gallatin County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations